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SITUATION OVERVIEW

  • At 4:05am there was a huge Pelean style explosion accompanied by pyroclastic density currents on the south and south western flanks of the volcano
  • The domes formed in 1979 and 2021 have been destroyed and a deep crater with a vent now exists
  • Explosions are ongoing
  • SRC has lost connection with 4 of its 8 seismic stations and new
    seismic stations will be installed when it is safe to do so
  • The remaining 4 stations will provide the ability to monitor the
    activity and will be augmented by satellite imagery

SITUATION OVERVIEW

•Explosive events continue with significant venting of ash.
•Ashfall occurred in most areas of the island overnight and in the Grenadines, Barbados, Saint Lucia and Grenada.
•Rainfall has added to the weight of ash on buildings and the remobilization of material in streams, valleys and on hills.
•Scientists informed of possible pyroclastic flows on the eastern side of the island.
•There were some reports of individuals with respiratory concerns.

SITUATION OVERVIEW

•Explosive events continue with significant venting of ash.
•Ashfall occurred in most areas of the island overnight and in the Grenadines, Barbados, Saint Lucia and Grenada.
•Rainfall has added to the weight of ash on buildings and the remobilization of material in streams, valleys and on hills.
•Scientists informed of possible pyroclastic flows on the eastern side of the island.
•There were some reports of individuals with respiratory concerns.

On 29th December 2020 the alert level for the La Soufrière volcano in St Vincent and the Grenadines was elevated to Orange because of increased activity at the site. The volcano has had an effusive eruption, with visible gas and steam eruption and the formation of a new volcanic dome. The volcano continues to exude magma on the surface and gas emissions can be observed from the Belmont Observatory. A UWI Seismic Research Centre team is currently in St Vincent to support monitoring and data collection and analysis.

On 29th December 2020 the alert level for the La Soufrière volcano in St Vincent and the Grenadines was elevated to Orange because of increased activity at the site. The volcano has had an effusive eruption, with visible gas and steam eruption and the formation of a new volcanic dome. The volcano continues to exude magma on the surface and gas emissions can be observed from the Belmont Observatory. A UWI Seismic Research Centre team is currently in St Vincent to support monitoring and data collection and analysis.

Bridgetown, Barbados March 26th, 2021 (CDEMA) – The CDEMA Coordinating Unit is moving forward with plans for a National Relief and Logistics Management Plan and Policy following a two-week workshop facilitating the planning process. Workshop discussions formed a critical part of drafting the policy to enhance logistics and humanitarian response across the region.

Bridgetown, Barbados March 17th, 2021 (CDEMA) -  The CDEMA Coordinating Unit is hosting a two-week workshop with disaster management personnel in preparation for the development of the National Relief and Logistics Management Plan and Policy. The existing multi-hazard environment has created a need for clear policy directives, supported by legislation, to strengthen humanitarian response across the region.

  1. Launch of Forum on School Safety in the context of Systemic Risk
  2. CDEMA deploys Superintendent Sylvan McIntyre to St. Vincent and the Grenadines
  3. CDEMA Situation Report #6 - Effusive Eruption at La Soufriere Volcano, St. Vincent as of 8:00 pm (AST) on February 22nd, 2021
  4. CDEMA Situation Report #6 - Effusive Eruption at La Soufriere Volcano, St. Vincent as of 8:00 pm (AST) on February 22nd, 2021
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